Laborer - Delaware County Solid Waste Authority : Job Details

Job Summary:Responsible for electronic truck scale operation via computer control, report production, monitoring vehicles and personnel entering and exiting the facility, and directing customers to appropriate destinations. As a laborer, performs a variety of tasks under the supervision of management to assist with extra workload, cover absences or vacations and maintain the facilities.Job Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter transactions in the Weighmaster computer software system and navigate the Internet as required.
• Maintain and account for daily transactions.
• Accurately segregate and compile waste disposal documents.
• Identify authorized vehicles, control traffic, and account for personnel entering and exiting the facility.
• Prepare scale house for daily operations - start computers, test radiation monitoring systems, to begin daily transactions.
• Monitor supplies and notify appropriate person for restocking.
• Answer telephone calls in courteous manner, record and forward messages as appropriate.
• Monitor entrance to the facility to identify unfamiliar visitors; notify appropriate personnel of visitors.
• Sort interoffice mail and route to outbound and inbound destinations as instructed.
• Log entering vehicles, into computer software system and confirm customer information, waste type, and generator code.
• Document and report any overweight vehicles to the Chief Operating Officer.
• Maintain knowledge of acceptable waste streams to prevent unauthorized waste types from being delivered to the facility.
• Direct acceptable loads to appropriate tipping area.
• Upon vehicle exit, calculate waste weight, process manifest form, applicable paperwork and weight ticket.
• At the end of day, power down electronic equipment and secure the scale house.
• Maintain cleanliness of Scalehouse area, both inside and out as necessary (shovel snow from walkways, scales, sweep walkways, clean counters and windows.)
• Cares for the property by maintaining the grass, removing weeds, and shoveling/removing snow.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Support a culture of safety by performing all responsibilities in accordance with safety policies and procedures and take a proactive approach to ensure a safe working environment for employees and customers.
• Perform all work in compliance with environmental policies and regulations.
• Be available to assist in other capacities: as qualified and assigned, to maintain the facility operation as directed by Facility Manager.

Education, Training or Certification:

• High School Diploma or acceptable equivalent
• Knowledge of DCSWA Rules and Regulations and waste disposal procedures required by DCSWA
• Must be able to acquire and maintain a Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Weighmaster's License
• Valid PA Driver's License

Technical Competencies:

• Fluently speak, read, and write English.
• Basic math, reading, and writing comprehension.
• Basic computer skills and understanding of standard office machines (faxes, copiers, etc.).
• Hear and communicate accurately and courteously via telephone, and in person.
• Work alone, self-directed, and with good business judgment.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Employees in this position normally work in both an indoor climate-controlled environment and outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement outdoor environments to shovel snow and maintain cleanliness of the scale house area.
• Frequently reach and bend across waist high counter and through window to exchange paperwork and packages with customer entering and exiting the facility.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Equipment Used:

• Personal computer, fax machine, calculator
• Telephone
• Broom/shovel
• Lawn care equipment
• Radiation monitoring equipment

Work Hours:Day shift, 40+ hours per week, but those hours may vary depending on workload, and special projects. Behavioral Competencies:

• Teamwork and Collaboration: Works cooperatively as part of a team and collaboratively with peers, internally and externally. Specifically, cooperates; for example, supporting team decisions.